On June 25, 2025, Germany’s Ministry of Finance released a revised draft clarifying e-invoicing rules, including mandatory EN16931 compliance, eased requirements for small businesses, and sector-specific updates for construction. The phased rollout requires all German businesses and foreign entities with a German establishment to receive structured B2B e-invoices from January 2025, with full issuance obligations by 2028.
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Germany: New Draft from BMF Clarifies E-Invoicing Rules
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Author: Ivana Picajkić
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